Vanilla

Found in every pantry, and an essential component of irresistible baked goods, vanilla is a delicate crop that requires careful tending.

Like many products traded in the global market, vanilla experiences huge price fluctuations. This has a profound impact on vulnerable farmers who depend on vanilla production for their livelihoods. Additional pressure comes from the competition with synthetic vanilla, which is less costly and labour intensive to produce, and is widely used by manufacturers in a variety of products.